Thursday, February 21, 2002


in our multi-culti world, i only think it wise to take advantage of every holiday; each one offers yet another opportunity for chocolate. . .

in this case, purim. normally one thinks about the large triangular cookies known as hamantaschen, often filled with fruit preserves.

but my friends, stop and reconsider: chocolate is perfectly acceptable and not unheard of. the cookies are often larger than your palm, meaning each one can hold a nice pile of chippy goodness. however, greed isn't necessary. . .on the other hand, if you were to use 1.4 oz. per cookie that would give you and your loved ones their daily recommended requirement of flavonols for optimum heart health. . .

since these cookies bake for just about 12 minutes, you should be able to use chocolate chips without fearing the chocolate will scorch. still, i'd be on a close watch. . . an important purim tradition is the exchange of large heaping plates of prepared food. perhaps any favorite chocolate recipe could be acceptable here! sending cards is also popular.

and after spending so much darned time eagerly noting how good chocolate, coffee, and yoga are for your health, i feel compelled to give equal time to the humble yeast. however, it's not that the yeast itself is so nutritious, but rather that its genetic code may soon prove useful in treating cancer.

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